Protect our national infrastructure from terrorism and other criminal threats . . .
Learn what you need to be successful in an expanding and dynamic field playing a role in virtually every business and government field.
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B.S. in Corporate and Homeland Security
Degree:
B.S.School:
School of BusinessLocation:
Dobbs Ferry, Bronx & OnlineCredits:
120
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Corporate and Homeland Security B.S. Curriculum
General Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Education Requirements
60 Credits
ECON 210 and 230 are prerequisites for the major and must be used to fulfill general education requirements
Major Concentration
Core 18 Credits
Concentration Courses
18 Credits
Open Electives
24 Credits
Total
120 Credits
Students who choose the major concentration in Corporate and Homeland Security must complete:
Corporate and Homeland Security Core
- CHSC 120 Investigative Tech & Reporting
- CHSC 140 Intro to Homeland Security, Public Safety and Terrorism
- CHSC 235 Foundations Risk Management
- CHSC 245 Legal Aspects Security Mgmt
- MGMT 225 Principles of Management
- MGMT 255 Info Systems for Mgmnt
Corporate and Homeland Security *
- CHSC 315 Terrorism
- CHSC 350 Security Crisis Management
- CHSC 435 Advanced Risk Management
- CHSC 445 Hmlnd Dfns Struc/Nat Incd Mgmt
- MGMT 340 Organizational Behavior
- SOCL 255 Managing Human Conflict I
Open Electives
Any five courses
* There is a 15-credit residency requirement in the major concentration of Corporate and Homeland Security, which must be satisfied by Corporate and Homeland Security (CHSC) courses.
Academic Program Sequence Map
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- 2018 - 2019 Corporate and Homeland Security BS Sequence Map
- 2017 - 2018 Corporate and Homeland Security BS Sequence Map
- 2016 - 2017 Corporate and Homeland Security BS Sequence Map
How long does earning a degree take?
Full-time students can complete the 120-credit degree program in four years.
Are department faculty available for academic advising?
Yes, faculty are always ready to help students with questions about what courses to take, the sequencing of courses, and career opportunities, including internships and cooperative education.
What is the first step in the admissions process?
Click on "Apply Now" on the Mercy homepage or call 1.877.MERCY.GO to apply for admission to Mercy College and arrange for an appointment with an Admissions Counselor. Bring your completed application form and copies of your high school and/or college transcripts with you at the time of your appointment.
Why is this degree unique to other Homeland Security degrees?
It’s multidisciplinary. Which means it offers courses in business and security concepts.
How many credits can be transferred from another institution?
Up to 75 credits from a two-year institution. Up to 90 from a four-year institution. Up to 90 credits combined however the credits may not exceed 75 credits from any combination of two-year institutions as they apply to your chosen degree. In addition you may only transfer in two courses of upper-level business credit (six credits) to apply to the major / specialization.
Is Mercy College a nonsectarian institution?
Yes. Qualified applicants are admitted without regard to race, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age or physical disability.
Corporate and Homeland Security Overview
Mercy College's Bachelor of Science degree in Corporate and Homeland Security Management is a 4-year degree offered through the School of Business. It is the first undergraduate degree of its kind, designed to provide a comprehensive background for students interested in pursuing professional managerial careers in the private or public sectors where business and security skills coexist. The B.S. degree in Corporate and Homeland Security Management offers students a cutting edge degree: one which speaks to the expanding and dynamic role that security now plays in virtually every business and government career.
Corporate and Homeland Security FAQS
Yes. Qualified applicants are admitted without regard to race, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age or physical disability.
Full-time students can complete the 120-credit degree program in four years.
Meet Sgt. Lucas Scimia
Mercy College understands the complex transition soldiers face when they return to civilian life. Sgt. Lucas Scimia is getting his degree in Corporate and Homeland Security--with the support of a college community committed to helping him succeed.
Corporate and Homeland Security Fast Facts
- Coursework focusing on the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
- Emphasis on team building within a dynamic environment
- Internships with agencies securing the country
- Gain a multidisciplinary degree by taking courses in business and security concepts
Career Opportunities
Graduates may seek positions such as: public safety (Police/Fire/EMS), criminal justice, emergency management, federal law enforcement, government service (local, state, federal), cybersecurity, national security intelligence, U.S. defense and armed forces, and corporate security.
Program Outcomes
By the end of this program, students should be able to:
- Explain general emergency management, business management, and budgetary principles, as they relate to private and public sector security operations and disaster preparedness
- Describe the social, economic, and legal aspects of corporate and homeland security management in today’s complex world
- Conduct a risk assessment and analyze the threat of terrorism on business both domestically and globally
- Act ethically, as it relates to business management
- Use technology with regards to information management
- Communicate knowledge of security related information effectively through written and oral formats
- Apply mitigation and preparedness skills in response to natural and manmade disasters
- Articulate the role of the National Incident Management System in collaborating and integrating resources to respond to, manage, and recover from national emergencies
- Function effectively as team members and, where appropriate, as team leaders
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